HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 1673 (Oakview School Site)CLERK'S CERTIFICATE
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, and Ex -officio Clerk of the
Council of said City, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 1673 entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AMENDING THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTED BY REFERENCE
BY SECTION 14.01.020 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA
SO AS TO RECLASSIFY CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM THE PD (PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT TO THE PD (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT (RE:
Z94-2, OAKVIEW SCHOOL SITE, 70 SKYVIEW TERRACE, AP NO. 165-010-54)
was introduced at a REGULAR meeting of the City Council of the City of San Rafael,
held on the 17th day of JANUARY, 1995, a summary of Ordinance No. 1673 was published
as required by City Charter in the MARIN INDEPENDENT JOURNAL . a newspaper published in
the City of San Rafael, and passed and adopted as an ordinance of said City at a REGULAR
meeting of the City Council of said City held on the 6th day of FEBRUARY. 1995, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Heller, Zappetini & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen
WITNESS my hand and the official seal
of the City of San Rafael this
7th day of FEBRUARY, 1995.
JEANNE�A. LEONCINI, City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 16 7 3
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AMENDING THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTED
BY REFERENCE BY SECTION 14.01.020 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF SAN
RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA, SO AS TO RECLASSIFY CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY FROM THE PD (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT TO THE
PD (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT
(RE: Z94-2, OAKVIEW SCHOOL SITE, 70 SKYVIEW TERRACE, AP NO. 165-010-54)
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the existing Planned Development District contains no development standards
and the property owner has requested a zone change to a Planned Development District that
would permit 19 single family residential lots, one duplex lot and one non-residential lot
for public/quasi-public use; and,
WHEREAS, the San Rafael Planning Commission has held a duly -noticed public hearing
on the proposed amendment to the zoning map as required by State law and has considered
all written correspondence, verbal testimony and the staff reports relevant to the proposed
amendment, and recommended to the City Council approval of the proposed amendment;
and,
WHEREAS, the San Rafael City Council has held a duly noticed public hearing on the
proposed amendment to the zoning map as required by State law and has considered all
written correspondence, verbal testimony and the staff reports relevant to the proposed
amendment; and
WHEREAS, the San Rafael City Council finds that the proposed amendment to the zoning
map is consistent in principle with the General Plan, adopted neighborhood plans and
other applicable City plans or policies; and,
WHEREAS, the San Rafael City Council finds that the residential development constitutes
a residential environment of sustained desirability and stability in harmony with the
character of the surrounding neighborhood, and where applicable, adequate open space is
provided because development standards and design guidelines have been developed
through design review that are harmonious with the character of the surrounding
neighborhood; and,
WHEREAS, the San Rafael City Council finds that the non-residential uses are appropriate
in the area, location and overall planning for the purpose intended, and the design and
development standards shall create a non-residential environment of sustained desirability
and stability, and where applicable, adequate open space is provided because the site was
previously designed and developed as a school, the site has been used by non-residential,
non-profit uses since 1977 and development standards and design guidelines have been
created through design review to insure a desirable and stable non-residential
environment; and,
WHEREAS, the San Rafael City Council finds that public facilities are provided to serve the
anticipated population because the site is currently developed with the required public
improvements for the existing school buildings and required new public facilities will be
installed as part of the project; and,
WHEREAS, the San Rafael City Council finds that the development is improved by
deviations from typical Zoning Ordinance property development and parking standards
because the existing non-profit uses will be allowed to remain at the site and development
standards and design guidelines have been developed to ensure compatibility with the
neighborhood; and,
WHEREAS, the San Rafael City Council finds that the auto, bicycle and pedestrian traffic
system is adequately designed for the circulation needs and public safety. Emergency
vehicle access is provided to serve the proposed development because the project has been
reviewed and conditioned by the appropriate agencies and the auto, bicycle and pedestrian
traffic system has met circulation needs and public safety and emergency vehicle access is
provided.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL DOES FURTHER ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
DIVISION 1. The Zoning Map of the City of San Rafael, California, adopted by reference by
Section 14.01.020 of the Municipal Code is amended by reclassifying the following real
property from the PD (Planned Development) District to the PD (Planned Development)
District. Said property so reclassified is located at 70 Skyview Terrace, San Rafael, as shown
on County Assessor's Parcel Number 165-010-54, per legal description attached as Exhibit
"B"
DIVISION 2. Any development of this property shall be subject to the conditions outlined
in Exhibit "A", Oakview Master Plan, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
DIVISION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for
any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this Ordinance. The Council hereby declares that it would have adopted the
Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of
the fact that any one or more section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase be declared
invalid.
DIVISION 4. A summary of this ordinance shall be published and a certified copy of the full
text of this ordinance shall be posted in the office of the City Clerk at least five (5) days prior
to the Council meeting at which it is adopted.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its passage, and the
summary of this ordinance shall be published within fifteen (15) days after the adoption,
together with the names of the Councilmembers voting for or against the same, in a
newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City of San Rafael, County
of Marin, State of California. Within fifteen (15) days after adoption, the City Clerk shall
also post in the office of the City Clerk, a certified copy of the full text of this ordinance along
with the names of those Councilmembers voting for or against this ordinance.
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PAUL M. COHEN, Vice -Mayor
Attest:
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JE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk
The foregoing Ordinance Number 1673 was read and introduced at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of San Rafael on the 17th day of Tanuary,
1995, and ordered passed to print by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Heller, Zappetini and Vice -Mayor Cohen
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Boro
and will come up for adoption as an ordinance of the City of San Rafael at a regular meeting
of the Council to be held on the 6th day of February ,1995.
M. LEONCINI, City Clerk
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OAKVIEW MASTER PLAN
INTENT
EXHIBIT "A"
The Oakview Master Plan has been crafted by the Dixie School Board and
surrounding neighborhood to provide for residential single family lots reflecting
the pattern and character of the existing neighborhood and the continued non-
profit public service uses. The Master Plan incorporates community objectives
regarding use, disposition and development of the site and it is the intent of this
Master Plan that subsequent actions (i. e. Final Map, Improvement Plans, Design
Review) are implemented in accordance with the standards and guidelines
presented.
LAND USE
In summary, the Plan proposes 19 single family residential lots, 1 duplex lot and
non-profit public service use of existing and proposed buildings for public and
quasi -public uses on Parcel 21 (see Development Plan Sheet 1).
Non-profit agencies leasing space at Oakview will have programmatic emphasis
on services to Marin's children, youth and their families. Administrative offices
will be the primary use of space by these non-profit users. Scheduled periodic
tenant Board meetings, training sessions, client services and public service
meetings will be permitted. Current tenants include:
Marin Child Abuse Prevention Council
Youth Leadership Institute
• Court Appointed Special Advocates
Full Circle
Coordinated Youth Services Council
Marin Association of Retarded Citizens
Volunteer Center Of Marin
Marin Council of Agencies
The Oakview Nursery School, located on Parcel 21, will provide daycare and
preschool education. The maximum number of students shall be 90, hours of
operation shall be 7 A. M. to 6 P. M. and the maximum number of employees shall
be 10. Any changes to these standards shall require an amendment of the Master
Use Permit.
PHASING
The Master Plan consists of three phases, each of which could be developed
separate and apart from the other. Phase 1 consists of Lots 1, 2, and 3. Phase 2
includes Lots 4 through 20. Phase 3 is Lot 21. The development of Phase 2 will
include the elimination of buildings D & E (Refer to Development Plan Sheet 1).
OAKVIEW MASTER PLAN
LOT 21 DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL
Page: 2
Lot 21 shall have the potential to develop an additional 5,000 square feet of
building. Upon completion of the Master Plan, the total 17,825 square feet of
building proposed for the 3.56 acre Lot 21 will result in a Floor Area Ratio of .11
No building shall be allowed on the Open Play Area of Lot 21.
TRIP GENERATION
The Oakview Master Plan Trip Generation study prepared by Barnard C. Johnson,
P.E. Inc. establishes a site historical trip generation of 71. The study determined
that the trip generation rates for the project are as follow:
Residential Uses: 1 trip/dwelling unit
Non-profit Uses: 2.51 trips/1,000 gross square feet of building area
The study determines that the Master Plan of 21 residential units and 17,825
square feet of public/quasi-public uses (including the additional 5,000 square
feet of new building on Lot 21) will generate 64 trips. The Master Plan allocates
21 of the 71 historic trips to the residential uses and 50 of the historical trips
to Lot 21 for public/quasi-public uses which operate in compliance with the
Master Plan and Use Permit.
PARKING
The Master Plan proposes to maintain the existing 33 stall parking lot at the
Skyview Terrace entry and provide 7 additional stalls prior to the demolition of
the existing parking area off Montevideo Way. The new 27 stall parking lot shall
be constructed with the development of additional building on Lot 21.
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS
The Master Plan will create 19 single family residential lots and 1 duplex lot.
Overall density, lot sizes and building areas have been designed in accordance
with General Plan land use and design policies, Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance
provisions and neighborhood review to insure consistency with the existing
neighborhood.
Lot Area:
Lot areas range from 7,681 to 53,438 square feet with an average of 19,782
square feet per lot.
Setbacks:
Property lines and building envelopes created by the proposed front, side, and
rear setbacks are indicated on the Development Plan and Tentative Map. All lots
have a front setback of 20' and side yard setbacks of 10' with the exception of
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Lot 16 which maintains a 15' side yard setback on the western property line to
provide as a stormdrain access easement. Rear setbacks on lots 11 through 20
have been established based on Miller Pacific geotechnical recommendations to
maintain structures 30' from the top of the southern slope.
.Buildina Heiaht-,
Building heights shall not exceed 30' with the exception of Lots 15 and 18 which
are limited to 1 story buildings not exceeding 22' in height.
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All residences shall have a minimum of 2 parking stalls within a garage having a
minimum interior dimension of 20' in depth and width.
House Area:
The maximum size of any single family home shall not exceed 3,500 square feet
including the garage.
Lot Coverage:
The following lot coverage (as defined by the San Rafael Zoning Ordinance)
limitations shall apply:
Lots 1 through 10 40% maximum
Lots 11 through 20 35% maximum
Architecture:
House architecture shall create interest in all building facades, incorporate
energy efficient design and utilize colors and materials judged compatible with
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accomplish this articulation.
Each elevation shall vary roof
siding shall be permitted. If 3
doors are to be utilized, with
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are necessary, they shall be
which blends with exterior buil
I provide first floor elements on the front and rear
a 10' building setback for the second floor to
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step back a minimum of 10' from the side wall of
of this stepback is to intersperse non -repetitious
an articulated long range view of these homes is
shall determine whether proposed elevations
k minimum of 3 front elevations shall be utilized.
pitches, siding and trim details. Stucco and wood
car garages are proposed, a minimum of 2 garage
a minimum of 2' setback difference between the
:ia or trim over each door. Where retaining walls
iesigned and constructed in an attractive manner
Tina materials of the home on the lot.
Fences:
Lots 4 and 5: Fencing is prohibited in the open space easement area.
Lots 11 through 20: Fencing in the open space easement area is prohibited.
Fences constructed at the top of the southern slope (as
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noted on the Development Plan) shall be wire mesh or
equivalent material. Solid fencing or walls along the top
of this slope is prohibited.
Lot 21: A solid 6' high fence shall be installed along the property
lines shared by Lots 2, 3, 4 and 10.
Landscaip na
A landscape
plan for the following areas
shall be
prepared and submitted for
review by the
Design Review Board prior to
approval
of the Final Map.
• Montevideo Street Frontage: All residential front yards and the portion of
Lot 21 abutting the street shall be subject to a landscape plan. (See Lot 21)
• Residential Lot Frontages: Builders will be responsible for landscaping
the front yard of each home back to the front elevation. Each lot is required
to have a minimum of two 15 gallon size trees in the front yard area. In
order to create a somewhat unified streetscape, one canopy tree of a given
species (Quercus agrifolia - Coat Live Oak or Celtis sinesis - Chinese
Hackberry) must be planted within 8' of the back of sidewalk. These trees
will match the trees planted on the north side of Montevideo Way between
Lots 10 and 20. Selection of the remaining 15 gallon size tree will be the
homeowner's choice. Some options include the following trees that are doing
well at existing residences close to the project:
- Cedrus deodara - Deodara Cedar
- Oleo spp. - Olive ('Swan Hill' or 'Wilson' fruitless varieties recommended)
- Pinus muricata or eldarica - Bishop or Mondel Pines
- Pinus cerasifera 'Krauter Vesuvius' - Flowering Plum
The location of trees should be limited to areas which will not interfere or
create a nuisance to neighboring properties upon maturity. No more than 33%
of the front yard shall be non -living, non-organic material. Massed shrubbery
and large ground cover beds are encouraged along with minimal but usable
turf areas. Bare soil is not permitted. The use of drought resistant, low-
water use plant material appropriate to the dry California climate is highly
encouraged. Homeowners are encouraged to obtain lists from the Marin
Municipal Water District. The use of decorative, multi colored gravel or
astroturf is not allowed. Gravel mulch shall be earth tone color. Automatic
irrigation systems are encouraged to conserve water and ensure proper
watering of plant materials. Specific lot landscaping requirements are noted
in Specific Lot Design Standards.
• Rear Yard Landscaping on Lots 11 - 20:
Landscaping along the rear fence line of these lots shall be provided by the
builder. In the area between the existing bench where the V -ditch will be
located and the top of the slope all pampas grass shall be eradicated, all dead
and dying Leylandi Cypruss shall be removed and existing native shrubs and
trees shall be preserved. Additional native shrubs and trees to soften the
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appearance of the new fences and houses shall be planted. The plants to
include Coast Live Oak, Coyotebush, Toyon and Siltassel (Garrya spp.) Native
plants to be installed as five gallon size trees and one gallon size shrubs for
better adaptability. Protect trees from deer with chicken wire cages as
required. Planting will be arranged in naturalistic clumps rather than in a
linear layout along the fence line. Clumps will be sited primarily at side
yard property lines to preserve as much of the viewing windows as possible.
Native plants to be irrigated for a minimum of 2 years until established with
drip irrigation from individual homeowner yards above.
Below the line of the proposed V -ditch all competing shrubs should be
removed within the drip lines of existing oak and madrone trees. All pampas
grass shall be removed.
All housing design shall be subject to design review by the City and must be
found in compliance with these standards and compatible with the surrounding
neighborhood. Residential design for lots 1 and 6 shall comply with the Hillside
Design Guidelines.
Lot 21
Landscaping shall be provided on Lot 21 along the fence constructed along the
common property lines of Lot 21 and Lots 2, 3, 4 and 10. Between the existing
parking lot and Lot 3, required landscaping shall be a hedge of shrubs between
the sidewalk leading from Skyview Terrace to the Nursery School and the fence.
The proposed new 27 stall parking lot shall be landscaped to City standards with
species compatible with street frontage trees, shrubs and groundcover. Tree
species will either be Quercus agrifolia, the Coast Live Oak or Celtis sinensis,
the Chinese Hackberry.
Landscaping along the Montevideo street frontage shall include canopy trees of
15 gallon size installed at 30' centers, shrubs and groundcover consistent with
the plantings specified for the residential lot frontages.
SPECIFIC LOT DESIGN STANDARDS
In addition to previous applicable standards, the following standards will apply
to the specific lots referenced:
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Lot 3:
To reduce noise in living areas of the house, it is recommended that the design of
Lot 3 locate a garage along the eastern property line between living areas and
the daycare parking lot. The driveway shall be located adjacent to the western
property line to provide maximum separation between driveways serving lots 3
and 21.
Lots 8 and 9:
The standards encourage site plans for lots 8 and 9 to incorporate driveway
access from the easement serving lots 4 and 5. The Final Map approval shall
incorporate a review of the developer's plans by City staff or Design Review
Board to ascertain if access from the easement should be required.
Lot 10:
The design of the duplex on lot 10 shall provide for two separate vehicle access
points to enclosed parking spaces. One of the garage doors shall be
approximately perpendicular to the street curb.
Lots 15 and 18:
Residences on Lots 15 and 18 shall be limited to one level and 22' in height.
L= 11 through 20:
In addition to previous applicable standards, the following shall apply to lots 11
through 20:
• All residential designs for these lots shall be presented at one time for City
Design Review approval;
Proposed residences shall not exceed an average of 3,000 square feet and
shall provide a minimum 20% floor area variance between the largest and
smallest residence;
• No single residence shall exceed 3,500 square feet including a garage; and
• No ground floor coverage of any single residence shall exceed 35% of the flat
area of the lot as noted on the Lot Information chart of the Development Plan
Sheet 1.
The purpose of these standards is to intersperse non -repetitious voids between
homes so that an articulated long range view of these homes is provided.
Exceptions to these standards may be approved by the Planning Commission,
when the applicant has demonstrated that alternative design concepts carry out
the intent of these guidelines.
OPEN SPACE AND DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE PLAN
Open space easements will be recorded in the area south of the 15' Storm Drain
Easement on lots 11 through 20 and north of the 240' contour on Lots 4 and 5.
Maintenance of these areas will be the responsibility of a Homeowners
Association or other responsible entity which has been reviewed and approved by
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the Planning Director, Public Works Director and City Attorney. Fencing will be
prohibited within the open space easement areas.
BELOW MARKET RATE HOUSING
The Master Plan proposes the construction of 2 on-site residential units on Lot
10. These units would be subject to the same design criteria as the other
residential units. The Master Plan provides for the opportunity for these units to
be rented or allow for the Final Map for this phase to subdivide Lot 10 into 2 lots
for sale.
EXHIBIT "B"
OAK VIEW SCHOOL METES AND BOUNDS
BEGINNING at the most Southerly point on the centerline of Lucas Park
Drive as said point is shown upon that certain map entitled, "Map of
San Rafael Park, Unit One, San Rafael, Marin County California", filed
for record June 4, 1965 in Book 13 of Maps, at page 17, Marin County
Records; thence South 26° 19' 45" West 225.200 feet and South 63° 40'
15" East 279.000 feet to the true point of beginning of the parcel of
land to be herein described, said true point of beginning being the most
Easterly corner of Lot 90, as shown upon that certain map entitled, "Map
of San Rafael Park, Unit Two, San Rafael, Marin County, California",
filed for record August 17, 1965 in Book 13 of Maps, at page 26, Marin
County Records; thence from said true point of beginning, South 74° 41'
37" East 281.356 feet; thence North 490 57' East 102.000 feet; thence
along a curve to the right, having a radius of 473.00 feet whose center
bears South 49° 57' West, having a central angle of 13° 20' a distance
of 110.072 feet; thence South 26° 43' East 192.651 feet; thence along
a curve to the right, having a radius of 1173.00 feet whose center bears
South 630 17' West having a central angle of 23" 42' 55" a distance of
485.516 feet; thence South 49° 21' West 532.625 feet to the exterior
boundary of that certain subdivision entitled, "Map of San Rafael Park,
Unit Two, referred to above; thence along said exterior boundary, North
34° 36' West 716.40 feet, North 13° 25' 11" -West 251.59 feet and North
44° 48' East 353.63 feet to the true point of beginning.